Understanding Bias

Title IX requires investigators to be impartial. Yet, Title IX investigations naturally and understandably stir up powerful emotions and attitudes that affect everyone involved — the parties, the witnesses, and the investigators.

The resulting investigations have long-lasting repercussions for all of the people involved. The role of the investigator in these complex situations cannot be overstated and requires the investigator to know and understand their own biases, reactions, and perspectives.

T9 faculty provide a practical and eye-opening presentation on the ways that deep-seated biases can surface during investigations and impact the decisions that Title IX investigators face. Our Title IX experts will share the lessons and techniques that they’ve learned and developed over years to recognize investigative biases and keep them in check. This session addresses:

  • The profound effect biases have on the investigative process
  • Dealing with one’s personal views about sex, intoxication, and drug use
  • Methods to cope with investigator biases
Title IX investigations naturally and understandably stir up powerful emotions and attitudes that affect everyone involved.

Understanding Bias

Title IX requires investigators to be impartial. Yet, Title IX investigations naturally and understandably stir up powerful emotions and attitudes that affect everyone involved — the parties, the witnesses, and the investigators.

The resulting investigations have long-lasting repercussions for all of the people involved. The role of the investigator in these complex situations cannot be overstated and requires the investigator to know and understand their own biases, reactions, and perspectives.

T9 faculty provide a practical and eye-opening presentation on the ways that deep-seated biases can surface during investigations and impact the decisions that Title IX investigators face. Our Title IX experts will share the lessons and techniques that they’ve learned and developed over years to recognize investigative biases and keep them in check. This session addresses:

  • The profound effect biases have on the investigative process
  • Dealing with one’s personal views about sex, intoxication, and drug use
  • Methods to cope with investigator biases
Title IX investigations naturally and understandably stir up powerful emotions and attitudes that affect everyone involved.